A juvenile Red-eared Slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) is held in the open palm of a human left hand

A juvenile Red-eared Slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) is held in the open palm of a human left hand. The turtle's carapace features a mottled green, grey, and brown pattern. Its head is extended, displaying green skin with thin yellow stripes and a distinct orange-red patch located behind each eye. The human hand exhibits a medium skin tone. The background is out of focus, revealing a light grey, granular surface consistent with dirt or gravel, and a partially visible black motorcycle wheel and fender in the upper right. The scene is illuminated by ambient light, located in Ketowan, Indonesia.